Defect Description For Recall
BMW Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Mini Cooper And Cooper S Vehicles For Failing Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.” The Affected Vehicles Were Equipped With 17 Inch Wheels, But Their Label States That They Were Equipped With 16 Inch Wheels. Also The Tire Pressure Stated On The Label For The Cooper S Is Incorrect.
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
COOPER S
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V474000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Erroneous Tire Information Could Lead To Improper Tire Fitment And Inflation Which Could Affect The Durability Of The Tire And The Stability Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Mail To Consumers The Corrected Label Or The Customer Will Have The Option For Dealers To Install The Label Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 4, 2010. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20090819
End Of Manufacture
20091009
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
205
Date Owners Notified
20100304
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20091215
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110